Motor Trend Take on "Tailgate War"
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peterhenric (02-14-2019)
02-13-2019, 10:56 AM
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Someone mentioned that in the comments of an article I read on it. It certainly looks like it would. Maybe it could be a new marketing campaign for GMC. " Hey guys, ever wished your ***** could hit the back door"
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S14suspense (02-14-2019)
02-13-2019, 11:26 AM
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LOL..... glad everyone seems to enjoy this post but hopefully the actual article can give everyone some specification and cost data that opinions don't always focus on..... THAT was my purpose!!!!! .......smile.....AZPLAT
02-13-2019, 11:45 AM
#14
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Fords is the worst, when ford came out long ago with the little step was cool, but outdated now. Had a Ridgeline and liked the dual tailgate.
Ford should look into at least that concept. Like said most trucks are errand haulers now and ease of access to the bed is priority. Ford,
bring back the Lincoln Blackwood. There is a market now for trucks near the 100k mark. Yeah keep the lower ends for the blue collar working
crowd, you have too, but, move up to a segment that would buy a Mercedes, BMW, and Cadillac trucks if available. Motors, Ford use the HO mustang's,
like the cadillac should use the Vette engines. leave the mundane motors for the working trucks or ones that have to drag trailers around.
Ford should look into at least that concept. Like said most trucks are errand haulers now and ease of access to the bed is priority. Ford,
bring back the Lincoln Blackwood. There is a market now for trucks near the 100k mark. Yeah keep the lower ends for the blue collar working
crowd, you have too, but, move up to a segment that would buy a Mercedes, BMW, and Cadillac trucks if available. Motors, Ford use the HO mustang's,
like the cadillac should use the Vette engines. leave the mundane motors for the working trucks or ones that have to drag trailers around.
02-13-2019, 11:51 AM
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Suffice it to say it sagged badly,had trouble getting going and stopping....And he would never do it again.
Was funny to watch....
02-13-2019, 12:31 PM
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I want a locking tailgate,no power folding,I can add a cheap Deezee dampener.
I dont need it to open in middle or tri fold like that crap GM has....just more **** to go wrong.
Fords step is good and Im glad I have it...
The bumper step on Chev is simple and works well.
I dont need it to open in middle or tri fold like that crap GM has....just more **** to go wrong.
Fords step is good and Im glad I have it...
The bumper step on Chev is simple and works well.
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Age_Of_Consent (02-16-2019)
02-13-2019, 01:58 PM
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Everytime I see that GM commercial about the tailgate I think to myself "they can have the tailgate. I'll take the engine, the interior, the technology, the look, etc of my F150"
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mwf5888 (02-13-2019)
02-13-2019, 02:05 PM
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I think the GMC gate is gimmicky with too many moving parts to worry about. Also with all the moving pieces I would think it would make the gate as a whole weaker and more susceptible to damage from weight. I also think with some of the actions requiring multi steps in everyday use it would not get used. I also would be worried about the gate on the Ram with the split open. I often have a bike with a back wheel on the gate or even loading or unloading something like an ATV seems like a lot of weight for that design. I think this is one of those cases where everyone is trying to stick out and be different and reinvent the wheel when the bottom line is its a tailgate. Simple is sometimes better.
02-13-2019, 02:10 PM
#19
GMC tailgate has too many cracks and places for road grime and ice to get into much like the Ram split gate which to me is useless.
The Ford looks to be by far the most hidden and usable gate.
I do like the honda tailgate and its ability to open in two distinct manners - i think its a plus.
I also like the Honda in box storage and the fact their box is made out of a composite material.
The Ford looks to be by far the most hidden and usable gate.
I do like the honda tailgate and its ability to open in two distinct manners - i think its a plus.
I also like the Honda in box storage and the fact their box is made out of a composite material.
02-13-2019, 02:26 PM
#20
I think the GMC gate is gimmicky with too many moving parts to worry about. Also with all the moving pieces I would think it would make the gate as a whole weaker and more susceptible to damage from weight. I also think with some of the actions requiring multi steps in everyday use it would not get used. I also would be worried about the gate on the Ram with the split open. I often have a bike with a back wheel on the gate or even loading or unloading something like an ATV seems like a lot of weight for that design. I think this is one of those cases where everyone is trying to stick out and be different and reinvent the wheel when the bottom line is its a tailgate. Simple is sometimes better.